Classic Ice Box Plan

Recapture an important part of history by building a traditional styled Icebox. The Ice box may be modified to serve as a storage cabinet for small appliances, electronic units, kitchen supplies, bathroom goods or any special purpose.

This project is appropriate for intermediate woodworkers. Construction methods used include tongue and groove joinery and doweling. Cabinet features basic frame and panel and face frame design. Decorative elements include cove molding and router details. A router and other common workshop tools are needed for construction.

Primary building materials include hardwood plywood and cove molding. To complement a traditional appearance, authentically styled reproductions of icebox hardware should be installed.

Dimension for the Icebox is: 47-1/4" High x 44" Wide x 22" Deep.

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1) Submitted by Ron Sommerville, from Bridgeton, NJ on 4/7/2010 Customer Rating: I used the Classic Icebox Hardware Kit (98625) to make the panels for my Jenn-Air refrigerator. I removed the hardware protective finish with a wire brush and darkened the hardware using your brass darkening solution for an aged, distressed look. I put a stainless steel pin through the latch to make it solid. I now have an "old" icebox in my 200 year old farmhouse. (click to see full-size picture in new window)

2) Submitted by Kevin Schultz, from Lamont, ALBERTA on 4/4/2007 This project was interesting and turned out awesome, yes, you have to use your brain to improvise, but it was fun to build with my 12 & 14 year olds.

3) Submitted by Dave, from E.Peoria, IL on 2/5/2012 Customer Rating: I made mine out of cherry and finished it in tung oil. This plan is not for the beginner. I am a seasoned woodworker and I deviated from the plans in a couple of places. I used 1/2" solid cherry and 1/2 laped the joints for the panels and I did the face frame a little different. Over all the plans were good to get the dimensions from.

4) Submitted by Jerry Bahl, from Wichita, KS on 11/21/2006 The plans are horribly hard to follow and leave an enormous amount for granted. You can plan on doing a lot of studying and analysis. It would also be very helpful to have a bill of materials. This project is not for the amateur. Editors note: A materials list with measurements for all pieces is included as part of this plan.

5) Submitted by John Tripp, from Hebron , KY on 11/2/2006 The plan does not contain near enough detail for measurments of grooves, dados etc. Also, it is impossible to get 3/8" oak plywood, I had to glue 1/4" to 1/8" luan.

6) Submitted by Jack Miller, from Savanna, IL on 10/27/2009 Customer Rating: The plans are extremely difficult to follow. Not near enough detail for the average hobby woodworker, and the description seems to jump around too much without finishing the last described action.

7) Submitted by Paul Chouinard, from San Antonio, TX on 9/16/2010 Customer Rating: Caution! These plans are not for beginners!

8) Submitted by Steven, from Narberth, PA on 5/29/2011 Customer Rating: Nothing adds up. Piece #30 called the front base is to cover piece #10 the bottom front rail and two pieces #3. The pieces #3 are 2 1/2 " wide and the #10 is is 36" wide. Total length of the covering piece 30 is 44". You do the math.

9) Submitted by Charles Honn, from Ravenel, SC on 7/5/2011 Customer Rating: No matter how you slice it, the overall width of the carcass is 40". The front apron would therefore need to be cut to 41 1/2" the long side of the miters not 44". I dry assembled the front frame sections, then placed the dry assembled doors in their respective places, then I traced the door top arches, removed the doors and dropped the arch lines 5/16' to allow for the overlapping rabbets on the doors. Also since #5 is taller than #6 make your arch on #6 first, then copy that arch to #5. The grid as shown for these items will only lead you to make extra kindling. I hope this helps. I suppose this is all part of the fun of doing something like this.

10) Submitted by Neal Van Slett, from Germantown, WI on 3/7/2008 Customer Rating: The plans lack info for a amateur builder. More attention to details on how to would be nice as well as better dimensioning would help the project go quicker and smoother. It was OK for me but I am a professional. The hardware added a nice touch to the piece and I was very happy with the product and service that I received in that regard. Thanks, Neal Cross Cut Custom Woodworking